Paediatric Blunt Laryngeal Trauma: A Review

Paediatric blunt laryngeal trauma is infrequently encountered; however, it can have fatal consequences if managed inappropriately. This paper provides an overview of the relatively limited literature available on the subject and highlights current controversies and recent advances in the management...

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Main Author: J. C. Oosthuizen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/183047
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Summary:Paediatric blunt laryngeal trauma is infrequently encountered; however, it can have fatal consequences if managed inappropriately. This paper provides an overview of the relatively limited literature available on the subject and highlights current controversies and recent advances in the management of these injuries.
ISSN:1687-9201
1687-921X